Network neutrality's demise greatly exaggerated

The Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA) -- which includes Google, Microsoft and Facebook -- said that reports of the public's rejection of network neutrality have been greatly exaggerated by opponents and the media.

"In the aftermath of Election Day, some have incorrectly read Republican gains as a rejection of net-neutrality principles by the public," said CCIA public policy counsel Phillip Berenbroick. "The truth is that none of these candidates were incumbents seeking reelection, and most were facing GOP incumbents in a wave election year for Republicans. Any further conclusions are misguided."